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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
Weish Wisdom.
mcrcial.

Three things of short continuance
lady's love, chip fire and brook
flood.
Three miseries OF mans house,
smoky chimney, a dripping roof and a
scolding wife.
Three things that ought never
to be from home-thc cat, the chimney
and tho housewife.
Three essentials to false story teller
"A good memory, bold face and fools
for an audience.
Three things that are rs good rs the
best-brown bread in famine. we'll water
in thirst, and grey coat in cold.
Three things that are seen in pea
cock-the garb of an angel, the walk of
thief, and the voice of the devil.
Three warnings from the grave
''Thou knowest what was; thou seest
what l am, remember what thou art to
be-"
Three things that never become rusty
the money of the benevolent, the
shoes Of the butchers horse, and a
woman's tongue.
Three things not easily donc-to al
lay thirst with fire, TO dry wet with
water, and to please all in everything
that is done.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
Who Is He?

Hermits are always objects of
curiosity, but none ntorss so than the
Leather Man" of Conuteticut. This
strange and mysterious Being is an utter
mystery. No one knows his name or
nationality, for he never speaks;
no ono knows how he lives. for he
never buys anything; and no one knows
where he lives, for he is only seen at
rare intervals, travelling along little
used roads either very early in the
morning or late at night. His covering
consists entirely of leather taken from
Old boot legs and sewn together with
twisted strips of the same material. His
clothing consists of largo iil-shapcd
leather jtckct and n pair Of i'll made
trousers. Even his foot wear is made
up OF pieces, and the hat on his head.
or what answers him for hat, is of the
same crude make. Sung over his
shoulder, hc carries large lcathern bag
or pouch, but what he has in it no one
knows. A great many attempts have
been made to discover the habitation of
this strange creature, but they have all
failed, rs he has invariably given his
followers tho slip after, perhaps, leading
them journey Of many miles. Some
have claimed to know something about
him, and Mt different times nc has been
declared an escaped criminal n p,1ist,
refugee. an cxiled Frenchman Of nsble
blood, simple crank, and Russian
Nihilist, but these claims have never
been substantiated, and the Leather
Man Is to-day as much OF q mystery as
no was twenty years ago. Doubtless
some time this mystery will be solved,
but at present there is no answer to the
question: who is he7- The Firth.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
Sour and Siccet.

The New York Tribune recalls story
which Mr.. Lowell tells in his essay on
Cambridge Thirty Years Ago. Sat
one of these groceries the unweaned
(Harvard) students used to play a joke
handed down from class to class. Enter
A. and asks gravely:
Have you any sour apples, Dea-
con?
We'll, no, / haven't any just now
that arc exactly sour, bat there's the
bell-fl over apple, and folks that like
sour apple generally like that exit A. }
Enter i. Have you any sweet apples,
DeaconT
"'Well, no, I haven't any just now
that nrc exactly sweet, but there's the
bell Il over apple, and folks that like a
sweet apple generally like that exit
b"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
"A Ne,C &C..

Jewellers, mineraiogists and connoi,-
'eurs OF precious stones afo much jnts--
essed In q new gem lately discovered in
S0nnec'cuf. 1t is beryi distinguished
oy peculiar golden tint which renders
H. IN the opinion Of experts, unique.
IL was found attached to rock COM
posed Of quartz, spar and mica. a COM
oination which appears to be the natural
matrix OF bcryl stones. Others have
oeen iound in tho same. locality pre-
viously' but they were of tho. ordinary
variety and Of very poor quality, quite
unnt Tor use as gems The goldcn bcrvl..
however, attracted immediate attention.
was pronounced new mineral and
paced III the hands of a lapidary to cut
INTO gems. The result did not dis.
appoint expectation. The stones proved
exceedingly brilliant, with much of the
iire and play of light and color, hitherto
believed to belong to the diamond only.
Three shades Of the golden color have
been obtained, ranging from pro-
nounced INT, to one scarcely yellower
than that of slightly off color dia-
mond.
The new stones have made quite stir
In the trade, and rank in value with
rubies, emeralds and other colored gems.
lhey have been set in ornaments, gcner-
ally in association with small diamonds.
and have been much admired, both
here and in Europe, where few have
been sent.
Tho hardness of the stone is 8 1-2.
as compared with the diamond stand
ard, 10. Its density is next to that of
the diamond, while its specific gravity
is 20 per cent less. 1t retains its bril-
liancy. 1t is especially interesting as
the only precious stone found exclu.
sively in this country. -[New York Com.
mcrcial
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
A Big RAFT esnd6e.

The largest rattlesn: ever seen in
Northern Mexico, was recently killed by
Capt Jack L. Bridges at Montczuma
Camp, in the state of chihuahua. The
snake was discovered coilcd up under
cactus. 1t ut onco made fight, erecting
its head three feet from the ground and
springing nearly five feet over its length.
1t was shot by Bridges, and found to
measure twelve feet leIgth and seven
teen inches in circumference in tho mid
die. 1t is unusual at this season Of the
year TO sec any kind Of snakes in NIX
leo, and it is thought this snake had
grown too big to get back in his hole.
which was near the cactus. DR.. Robin
son Of Newark, N. j.. has the skin Of a
gattlcsnako killed in Colorado which
measures over eleven feet. - New York
Herald.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

Little Ruth was so fortunate as to have
a grandpa and a great grandpa. The
great grandfa father lived at distance.
and when he one day appeared, to make
his FIRST visit since her babyhood, she was
greatly puzzled by the repetition Of
titles"
'He is your grandpa, you know"
said mamma.
Bat I've got grandpa"
'Oh, well, this is your great-graud.
pa"
"Must call him so77
Eyes, IL it isn't too long"
"And what shall / call my other
onep
ooh, he's just grandpa"
The little brain took in the explana.
ton, but evidently drew his own con-
illusions, for ever after Ruth aravely dis.
iinguished her two oldest relatives by
titles Great grandpa and Gust grand.
pa"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
SCIENTIFIC sCRAPS

In France persons arc said 20 have
been put into q hypnotic sleep by tele-
phone. A newspaper editor was hyno-
TIED within two or three minutes after
placing tic telephone to his car, tho
operator being mile distant.
DIR. G. G. Carroll Of Meadvilie, Pa,
after years of experimenting has dis
covered method by which aluminium
can be cast, soldered, and welded. He
believes he has also discovered tho law
governing tho disintegration of iron
stringcrs employed in construction of
railroad BRIDGE.
A manufacturer Of Roubaix, France,
has invented a very curious application
OF electricity to looms. He adopts an
| indicator which strikes when thread
breaks, and thus saves the weaver from
the close attention ojhc quickly moving
threads, which is so injurious to the
sight.
Avexing and Unsettled question in ply
siology is, "Why are not the walls of stom.
ach and intestine themselves digested by
their own fiuidsl' Because these tissues
are living, was the answer of John Hunter
in 1772. but DIR. J. w. Warren has just
disproyed this explanation by digcsting
the legs of living frogs in artificial gas.
trio juice.
Analyses OF the air in the schools,
halls and churches Of Elinbur IN are
being made by the health authorities.
Tests are applied to show not only the
proportion of cnrbonic acid gas, but also
the percentage of organic matter, TO
which the stuffy odor of close rooms is
attributed. Several European cities have
made such analyses.
The preservativc quality of sea water
is shown by the fact that among the
articles recovered from vessels
sunk in thoharbor of Vigo,, Spain, in
1902, are specimens of logwood and
mahogany that, notwithstanding their
1S4 years subm ,rsion, are in perfect
state OF preservation. Dyers who ex-
perimented with the logwood say that
1t is even better for coloring purposes
than the wood now imported.
NJ. Leon Esquillc has perfected a mar
vellou' invention in electricity and pho
Biography. BY speaking into photo
phone transmitter. which consists Of a
highly-polished diaphragm, rejecting a
ray of light, this ray of light is set into
vibration, and n photograph is made of
it on a travelling band OF sensitized paper
Now comes the wonderful part. If the
image of this Photographic tracing is
projected by means of an electric arc or
oxyhydrogen light upon sclcnium re-
ceiver, the original speech is then heard.
1t is evident that there is no limit to the
development of this peculiar combi-
| nation of methods
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
IN Int Eater.

A live ant cater has recently been
added to the Philadelphia Geological
gardens. This specimen is covered with
quilts like the porcupinc, in this respect
differing from the great ant cater, which
has long hair in place of quilts, and,
where the ground is ordinarily soft, can
bury himself below the surface in an in
crcdibly short time. Unlike most bur-
rowing animals, he uses all four feet at
the same time, and sinks into the ground
in much the same fashion rs the har-
lequin at the pantomime disappears
through the stage on descending
trap. He is slow and awkward of gait,
and, as his claws turn inward, he can
not bear the weight of his body on
the solcs of his feet, but must needs
walk on the callous pads formed on
the back OF the claws. One young
one is brought forth by the ant eater
at long intervals. 1t attaches itself to
its mothers back, and does not quit this
position for more than year.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

Tho handsome bracelets and necklace
which Turkish ladies wear. composed OF
ancient coins Of gold. form one of the
richest and most Characteristic orna-
menis- AS these coins arc scarce. and as
the taste for this style Of ornament Is
ever increasing, certain adventures have
had coins made in Europe Of baser metal
which, In Turkey, they sell as genuine.
In Auatolia and elsewhere they have
driven prosperous trade in this way.
But the government has now prohibited
the sale OF these sham coins and ordered
the seizure of such as may be now offered
for purchase.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
Pafd II An.

The Boston Transcript relates the
following; A wealthy Boston gentle
man had moved out Of town and To-
Gated in little village community where
the ways Of life had always been rather
primitive, and tho expenditures
small. Ono day the assessors Of the
town came TO him, rather foarfully.
They didn't want to tax him out Of the
town, and yet they proposed to have
him bear his share Of the taxation. cab,
gentlemen, said he, after they had
iimidly pumped him little as to the
amount Of his property "whp IS the
amount you lave to raise here by taxa
tionl' Twelve thousand dollars this
year, sir" Twelve thousand dollars, ehf
Well. send the bill TO me and I'll pay
the whole Of it." Net single rustic ~
tic place paid any taxes that year, and
he Boston man got of good deal
cheaper than he had for some years.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
The Lfres of Sims.

The lives Of ships arc moro prec arious
than those Of mortal'. They perish at
the annual rate Of about 30 in the 1000,
whereas our general chances are one
third better. But these losses OF ships
carry with them the lives Of many brave
men; with tho wrecks above enumer.
a:sd II, SIS seamen were lost and I, 242
passengers. In this bald statement what
visias Of suffering, incapacity, careless.
ness, negligence, misfortune and hero
ism are opened up. II Scribner.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

"My dear fellow, she's a queen" said
an enthusiastic traveller to friend.
always calm, serene and dignificd.
No one can sec her without becoming
completely cSptivated."
"R murkabic, truly" was the cynical
reply. Glow long have you known
herr
''S.ncc last September"
''Wcll, wait till summers over.
Maybe you'll catch a glimpse of her
some time when bug has dropped
down the back Of her neck. "--lMer-
chant Traveller.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
Valuable photographic Letters.

An autographs letter of Washington
of two pages, simply referring to sale
of land in Virginia, sold within n few
weeks by gentleman of this city for
$52, and one which would refer to some
well known military movement in the
Revolution would bring a much higher
rate, 1t is the character ana contents of
the autographs letter that determine its
value. The mere fact that a document
signed by Napoleon brought but So. %
by no means indicates the value OF Ma
poleonic autographs. A letter of the
great soldier laying out his plans for the
battle OF Lcipsic, and giving directions
to Prince Murat with regard to the dis
position of troops, owned in this city,
would probably bring twenty times the
price mentioned above = Boston Bullc-
tin
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
Gust grandma.

The life Of the Capital, while it may
have n more or less refining power, is
not necessarily quickening. 1t is harder
here for young man to keep from
drifting into dilettanteism; the social
swirl is moro of maclstrom than else
where. And this is especially true with
regard to the susceptible minds of young
men who would be likely to dcveIop
into litterateurs or thinkers. or course
with seasoned students the case is differ
ent, and they are is 'ly to flock here in
respectable numbers. But we can
hardly claim healthy growth Of cul-
lure until our indigenous young ideas
shoot. No; take my word for It, cul.
turc-I mean solid, substantial culture
will have long and dismal fight before
it prevails against the very artificial and
growing social requirements that have
pushed their way up through the Old
fashioned genialities ag well rs formal.
ties OF tho days "bcfo' dc wah. Wash
ington Hatchct.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
Chinese Animal Worsbip.

At q recent meeting of the Pckin ORR
entail Society, Mr.. Owen read paper on
animal worship amongst the Chinese. lie
referred TO the worship paid to the fox,
weasel, hedgehog and snake, to which
at Tientsin is added the rat The first
four are called the immortals. These
dcificd animals seem 20 usurp tic entire
attention Of the people, even to the ex-
c!usion Of the Buddhist and Taoist goiy
DR.. Edkins quoted from the Chinese to
prove that animal worship was unknown
in ancient times, while DR.. Dudgcon
pointed out that il was mistake TO sup
pose that animal worship was confined to
the four animals mentioned. The horse,
COW, dog, insects, dragon, lion, e., arc
worshippcd. In the fifth month the
centipede, lizard, scorpion, frog and
snake the five poisonous animals, as
they are called--aro also objects Of wor-
shin
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

Mary had a little lot, and thought
She better sell; she placed it on the
market, and the way that lot did-well,
10 sold four times within n week, and
every time it went the lucky man who
bought il cleared nincty-ninc per cent.
"What makes town lots go flying so r.
ihc eager buyers cry. "Oh, Lncoln's on
a boom, you know" tho agents do reply.
And 50 the owners mark them up, yet
buyers do not 'qucal, but run impatient
Iy aoout FOR fear they'll lose deal. --
Lincoln (K%) Republican.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
I. There n Cur. for Co,.,u,,,..,

We answer urreservedly. yes! II the patient
Commence In time the use vf DIR. Pierce $
Golden Med cal Discovery" and exercises
proper care. IL allowed TO run its course to,
long all mcditiae is powerless 10 stay IL. Dr.
q false h pc for the sake OF pecaniary gain
The colder Medical Discovery" has cured
tIou-ands OF patients when rothing el,e
two stamps for DR.. Pierce complete treat. Q
on consumption W tn numerous Testimonials
Address Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa.
ton, Buffalo. N. Y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

without loss OF timn. when the lntestinal e>n.A
Is b'ocked on by reason Of ccass; patton. chro.Ie
or Temporary. II should he horne In mind th.s
tbs Aiimcnt Is prone to become lasting ana Cd
s,tnate. aud breed other and worse complaips..
Hos'ctsersS stomach B,ttcrs 10 the y f~ re-,
edy to remove the distraction e1ec,rai y. hut
without drench'ns OF weakening the baockad-
ed lowell. consequence always 20 be appss-
nendcd from the use cf violent laxattvsa.
wh'ca are among the most psnic'ous Of the
cheap n,strums swallowed By the cred chou,
and misinfcrmed. The nat Of experience. And
O. The medical fraternity. Not only as sc1rce
y, rstici ana pernane IT regu arity to the how.
eIyine ard proven Ing kidney and biadds
Goaoies. aad fever and aguc, Il 10 without =
peer.
Amber hairpins with fancy knot or twiss
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
The rule oftenest broken in school-ferule.

Thousands OF women bless the day on which
Dr. Pierces 'Favorite Prescripti on" was NJ at e
known Ia them in ali those derangemert,
causing backache. drag Ing down sensations,
nervous and general debility, IL il a sovereign
remedy. lis soothing and healirg properties
render IL OF tho utmost value TO lad es suffer
ing from internal fever" congestion, iniiam-
IN alton, o. liberation. BY druggists
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

A veteran. Mr.. George McRona. Ashburn.
han, Mass, whites: while sun ring with
chronic rheumatism result OF Andersonviilcl
used 81. Jacobs OIL which gave immed ate
relief" 20 I'd by Druggists and Dealers
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

Carl otto Schoenr.ch, Captain Oriole zach,
Club. baltimore. Nd. writes: The Club. dur.
Ing practice cruiss, used St. Jacobs OIL and 4,
cured seve. al cases Of sprains and bruises
So d by Drus & SITS and Dea ers ey.rywher.-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

ricai manager for n position. "Whcrc wcrc
you employed LAST" asked the manager. ~
was In the orchestra" what instrument q d
the kerosene lamps after the performance was
over.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
Sailors ought 10 sing the docks-oiogy.

DR.. Pierces pellet, s---the original Little
Liver Pills (sugar-coa ted)-curc sick and bill
ious headache, sour s .omach, and bilious al
tacks. By druggists.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
Three Bottles Cure catarrh.

ELI ROBBINS, Runydn p. o.. Columbia Co.,
Pa, gays: My daughter had catarrh when
Sage's Catarrh Remedy advertised, and pro-
cured a bottle for her, and soon saw that IL
helped her: n third bottle effected n perma-
sound and hearty"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

A Kansas young woman was escortfng two
little girls along the streets OF Leavenworth
at tho same time carrying wash-tub. The
children were attacked by n mad dog when
the young woman promptly put the tub over
the beast and sat down ON IL.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
Like cicck-uork-,hat of a watch.
For Ricketts,, Mara.mu.. and wasting nj.

TOT htckets, Marasmus, and Wasting DIS.
orders of Children,
SCOTS EMrLsIoS OF Col Liver Oil with
iypt piosphit,s. is unequalel. Tie rapidity
with which children gain flesh and strength
upon II Is very wonderful. Read tho follow
ing; II have used Scott's Emulsion In cases of
tickets and Marasmus of long standing, and
have been more than pleased with the results,
as inevery case the Improvement was marked. y
j. Nj. MAIN. NJ. D.. New York.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
The crab is always trying to catch On.
A wonderfuI ,rncb,pc and n,

A Wonderful Machine and Offer.
10 lntroiuce them W, give away 900 s Elf
operating Washing Machines. No labor or
washb ard. Best In Tho world. Ii you want
one, write The National Co., % Dey St., N. Y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
|, colored swel!--a black eye.

3 months treatment for SOC. Piso's II med
for Catarrh. Sod by truggists.
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ROYAL GLUE mends everything! Broken
China. Glass. Wood. Free Via at DRUGS & Gro
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.Constanlly Hawking and Spiitinx.,,

THOMAS ]. RUSHING, Esq, f9os Pine Street,
81. Louis, Mo-, writes e i was great sufferer
from catarrh for three years. At times could
and splitting, and for the last eight months
could not breathe through the nostrils. I
thought nothing could be done for me. Luck
lily, was advised to try DIR. Sagcs Catarrh
Remedy, and am now well man. believe
II to be the only sure remedy for catarrh now
manufactured, and one has only to give IL q
fair trial TO experience astounding results and
a permanent cure"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

IL afflicted with sore eyes use DIR Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye water. Druggists seilat 25c. perl ottle
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The old, old chestnut-love.

Daughters, Wives and Nlother1.
Send for Pamphlet on Female Diseases. fres
securely sealed. DIR. j. Is. Marchis Utica n Y
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heavy headache. obstruction OF the nasal
passages, discharges falling from the head
INTO the throat, sometimes profusc, wntcry,
and acrid, at others. thick, tenacious, mucoue
purulent, bloody and putrid; the eyes are
weak, watery, and infiamed; there is ringing
In the ears. deafness, hacking or coughing 10
clear the throat, expectoration of offensive
matter, together with scabs from ulcers; tho
voice ~ changed and has n nasal twang; the
Dreatn ~ Offensive; smell and taste are i'm
paired; there is a sensation OF dizziness, with
mental depression, hacking cough and gen.
erai debility. Only n few of the above named
symptoms are likely To be present i'm any ono
case. Thousands of cases annually, without
manifcsting half of the above symphonic re-
NO disease Is SO common, more deceptive and
dangerous, or less understood by physicians
by its mild, soothing, and healing properties
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the worst
cases OF Catarrh, "cOId I'm the hend,c
CGryxa, and Catarrhal Headache.
Sold by druggists everywhere; 90 cents.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17
"UntoId Agony from Catarrh.,

Prof. W. HAusSER, the famous mcsmerist,
OF IuidcG. ~. y, writes Some ten years ago
L suffered untold agony from chronic nasal
catarrh. My family physician gave me up as
incurablc, md said must die. My case was
such n bad one, that every day, towards sum
set, my voice would become 80 hoarse 1 could
barely speak above a whisper. In the morning
my coughing and clearing of my thront would
almost strangle me. BY the use of DR. SaRea
Catarrh remedy, in three months was a well
man, and the cure has been permanent"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-06-17

falsctto voice does not necessarily
imply falsctto teeth.
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Amber hairp,ns with fancy knot or twis
heads are exceedingly popu ar.